Grove Elementary vs Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
622 students
Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle
Gray Court · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
623 students
| Measure | Grove Elementary Piedmont, South Carolina | Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle Gray Court, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 688 | #497 of 688 |
| National rank | #37796 of 50,301 | #33286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 622 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 30% |
| city | Piedmont | Gray Court |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 31.1).
- •Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.5).
- •Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 623 students compared with 622.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grove Elementary better than Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle ranks higher (38.0 vs 31.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Grove Elementary and Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Piedmont and Gray Court in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove Elementary: 622. Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove Elementary and Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle rank in South Carolina?
Grove Elementary is 558th of 688 and Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle is 497th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).